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Russia-Ukraine war: Former UK PM Boris Johnson visits Kyiv

Jan 24, 2023 09:40 am UTC| Politics

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a surprise visit to Ukraine this week to further reiterate the United Kingdoms support for Kyiv. The surprise visit follows last weeks announcement by London that it will be...

Japan PM Kishida says need to address declining birth rate

Jan 24, 2023 09:15 am UTC| Politics

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stressed the importance of addressing the countrys declining birth rate. This follows a major drop in record births in Japan in 2021, a record drop in the population. In a policy...

Russia-Ukraine war: Germany ready to authorize Poland's transfer of Leopard tanks, says FM

Jan 24, 2023 08:27 am UTC| Politics

German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock said Berlin is ready to authorize transfers of Leopard tanks by Poland to Ukraine. The comments come as Berlin is under pressure from Kyiv and allies to deliver the tanks that...

Five big challenges for Lula's presidency of Brazil

Jan 24, 2023 07:51 am UTC| Politics

The storming of democratic intuitions in Brazils capital the supreme court, the national congress and the presidential palace on January 8 further exposed the deep divide that the nations new government has to...

The weaponization of the federal government has a long history

Jan 24, 2023 07:48 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Now that House Republicans have created a Select Subcommittee on Weaponization of the Federal Government, lets revisit a classic of that power-abusing genre, featuring its greatest star, Richard M. Nixon. The...

Global Geopolitics Series

Ukraine war: as Russia falters on the battlefield, Putin is trying to raise the stakes

Jan 24, 2023 07:46 am UTC| Politics

During a recent visit to St Petersburg, Russian president Vladimir Putin reiterated his confidence in his countrys victory over Ukraine. Visiting a defence contractor, he also took the opportunity to reassure workers that...

Global Geopolitics Series

Ukraine recap: world leaders gather at Davos to make the case for more military aid to Kyiv

Jan 24, 2023 07:38 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Were tired of fighting Putin with rubbish kit. This recent headline in The Times was an eloquent expression of the feelings of a Ukrainian tank sergeant, part of the 24th Mechanised Brigade fighting in Bakhmut in the...

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Economy

France Debt-to-GDP Ratio Seen Hitting Record 119.3% in 2026

Frances public debt is projected to climb to a record 119.3% of gross domestic product in 2026 as the government struggles to contain its budget deficit and restore confidence in the countrys finances. The French finance...

US-China Talks Target AI, Tariffs Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng began high-level talks in New York on Sunday, seeking progress on artificial intelligence, tariffs and critical minerals ahead of this weeks summit...

Asia Stocks Rise on AI Demand as Oil Eases

Asian stock markets edged higher on Monday as strong demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure supported semiconductor shares, while oil prices eased despite heightened Middle East tensions following a Houthi...

UK Home Asking Prices Rise for First Time Since May

British home sellers raised their asking prices in September for the first time since May, offering a modest sign of improvement in the UK property market after a subdued summer, according to property website Rightmove....

U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit, Middle East Risks Weigh

U.S. stock futures moved higher Sunday evening as investors looked ahead to a closely watched summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, while escalating Middle East tensions limited gains. SP...

Politics

North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles From Wonsan

North Korea fired two short-range missiles from its eastern coast on Sunday, marking its second round of missile tests in roughly a week as tensions rise over US-led military exercises in the region. South Koreas military...

Trump, Iran Trade Threats as Middle East Tensions Escalate

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran exchanged fresh threats on Sunday as months of conflict showed little sign of easing, while escalating Houthi attacks and disruptions to key shipping routes intensified concerns over...

ICE Officer Shoots Man in Austin, Sparking Calls for Independent Probe

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, prompting local officials to demand an independent investigation into the incident. The man was shot in the torso shortly...

AfD Wins German State Election as Merz’s CDU Hits Historic Low

Germanys Alternative for Germany (AfD) finished first in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state election on Sunday, while Chancellor Friedrich Merzs conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) suffered a historic...

Russian Drone Attacks Kill Four in Kyiv Region, Including Three Children

An overnight Russian drone attack on Ukraines Kyiv region killed four people, including three children, as strikes continued across the capital and other parts of the country on Sunday, according to Ukrainian authorities....

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Trump Plans Federal AI Force and AI Czar

U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he plans to create a federal AI Force and appoint an artificial intelligence czar, outlining an effort to accelerate U.S. AI development while using existing laws to address...

SpaceX Nasdaq 100 Weight to More Than Double in Rebalance

SpaceX is set to gain significantly more influence in the Nasdaq 100 Index when the benchmark completes its quarterly rebalance on Monday, with the companys weighting expected to more than double. According to Bloomberg,...

Westinghouse Targets $50 Billion Valuation in U.S. IPO

Westinghouse Electric Co. is seeking a valuation of more than $50 billion for its planned U.S. initial public offering, as the nuclear technology company moves closer to a public market debut amid growing interest in...

NASA, Boeing Discuss Expanding Starliner Missions

NASA is holding discussions with Boeing about expanding the use of its Starliner spacecraft for future missions, potentially giving the troubled vehicle a larger role in U.S. human spaceflight plans. The space agency and...

Apple Pay Set for India Launch With Axis Bank

Apple is preparing to launch Apple Pay in India next month, initially partnering with Axis Bank to support the lenders credit cards, according to three people familiar with the plans. The rollout would bring Apples digital...